AIYA Links: 25 October
Sihayo Gold says transitional and fresh material from a zone beneath its proposed Sihayo-1 pit at its namesake project in North Sumatra in Indonesia could be economically mined following a recent uplift in metallurgical recoveries.
In the News
- Australia disebut tidak mau hengkang dari kepemilikan Pulau Pasir. Pemegang mandat hak ulayat masyarakat adat Laut Timor, Ferdi Tanoni, mengancam bakal menggugat hal ini. (detiknews)
- Kementerian Perdagangan atau Kemendag mengingatkan kalangan pengusaha supaya memanfaatkan fasilitas kerja sama Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership (IA-CEPA) demi meningkatkan kinerja ekspor ke negara tersebut. Terutama karena saat ini neraca dagang Indonesia dan Australia masih defisit. (Tempo.co)
- Dengan dibukanya pembatasan perjalanan ke Australia, kini Negara Kanguru itu siap untuk menerima para wisatawan muslim, termasuk dari Indonesia, dengan menghadirkan wisata halal di berbagai negara bagian. (Antara News)
- Menteri Kesehatan (Menkes) Budi Gunadi Sadikin mengatakan 26 vial obat Fomepizole untuk pengobatan gangguan ginjal akut progresif atipikal (atypical progressive acute kidney injury) telah dibawa ke Tanah Air pada hari ini. (JawaPos)
Tune In
- Dr Gaston Suhadi is a film critic who is also a lecturer at Petra University in Surabaya who has been following the journey of ReelOzInd! since the beginning. Sri Dean Dr Gaston explained the theme of ReelOzInd! 2022 and its categories. Also about the diversity of the judges this time around. (SBS Indonesia)
Events
- AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! The Kumpul Committee was established to connect with and celebrate the Indigenous cultures of both Australia and Indonesia. Upcoming events include:
- First Nations Book Club: Join us online on Sunday 6th November at 6pm AEDT/2pm WIB to discuss Melissa Lucashenko’s Too Much Lip. Melissa Lucashenko is an acclaimed Aboriginal writer and Too much Lip was the winner of the 2019 Miles Franklin Award.
- Interested? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here to keep up to date.
- JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
- Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
- Ngobrol santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
- JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange now moved to Zoom! It is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English, and held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 1pm WIB/4pm AEST. Starting on 4 September, join FLEX here (a recurring link).
- JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) LX is back in multiple locations across Australia. Connect, chill, and converse with like-minded youth, meet new friends and engage in cross-cultural exchange. In-person language exchange is on:
- ACT: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Marie Reay Building, ANU. Follow @aiya_act on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
- VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
- NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
- YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe.
- AIYA VIC is hosting ReelOzInd Pop-Up Screening for their short-film festival with the theme of Suara/Voice. The event will be held on 26 Oct at the Multicultural Hub, Melbourne. More info here.
- ACICIS will be hosting the 2022 Bahasa Sesh Challenge to celebrate Indonesia’s ‘The Youth Pledge Day’ on 28 Oct. More information here.
- AIYA x IA-CEPA ECP Katalis x Pintar are hosting a collaborative gathering event “Learning without Borders #Sabtu Produktif” on 29 Oct at 10am-12.30pm. The event will be hosted offline at Pintar Office Jakarta, and online on Zoom. RSVP for offline is required here, and online here.AIBC is hosting the AIBC Conference for 2022 in Darwin in 2-4 Nov. Register here.
- The University of Melbourne will screen the ‘Contemporary Film as a Platform for Democracy in Indonesia’ series produced in partnership between Screening Ideas, the Asia Institute and the Indonesia Democracy Hallmark Research Initiative on 8 Nov. More information here.
- The University of Melbourne will screen the Our Mothers’ Land (dir. Leo Plunkett. 2020) and Samin vs Semen (dir. Dandhy Dwi Laksono 2015) produced in partnership between Screening Ideas, the Asia Institute and the Indonesia Democracy Hallmark Research Initiative on 15 Nov. More information here.
- The University of Melbourne will screen the Lukas’ Moment (dir. Aryo Danusari, 2005) and a trio of animated short documentaries produced in partnership between Screening Ideas, the Asia Institute and the Indonesia Democracy Hallmark Research Initiative on 22 Nov. More information here.
Opportunities
- Join ACICIS 2022 Bahasa Sesh Challenge! Celebrating ‘The Youth Pledge Day’ (‘Hari Sumpah Pemuda’) on 28 Oct, ACICIS is challenging all Australian citizens over 18 years of age to share what their favourite word in Bahasa Indonesia is and why through the Bahasa Sesh Challenge. Find out more on how to participate here, video submissions close on 26 October. Win one free ACICIS Indonesian Language Short Course session in Central Java, valued at over $3,000 AUD!
- The Australian National University is looking for a Program Manager to provide strategic direction to ensure the Project achieves its aims and operational objectives, with a view to increasing the impact of program activities, enhancing the Project’s reputation outside and within government, and identifying new opportunities for collaboration and funding. Apply here by 28 October.
- Prospera is looking for an Adviser (Subnational Government Accounting) will provide timely and high-quality strategic advisory assistance to the Government of Indonesia to achieve its goal of improving the quality of spending and public financial management. Apply here by 30 October.
- The Australian Government is now accepting expressions of interest from individuals to be considered for the Ambassador for First Nations People. More info here. Apply by 4 Nov.
- International Internships currently hiring for a Participant Experience Manager providing a smooth, safe and enjoyable experience for our students, university partners and hosts. Apply here by 7 Nov.
- International Internships currently hiring for a Partnerships Manager providing a smooth, safe and enjoyable experience for our students, university partners and hosts. Apply here by 7 Nov.
- International Internships currently hiring for a Strategic Marketing Manager providing a smooth, safe and enjoyable experience for our students, university partners and hosts. Apply here by 7 Nov.
- Applications for Westpac’s Asian Exchange Scholarship are now open and close on 30 Nov. Click here for more information.
- Asia Society is receiving nominations for Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards. Nominees are those who have fostered Asia-focused leadership. Nominate your Game Changer here by 7 Dec.
- The Australia-Indonesia Centre is launching its online Talent Accelerator Program (TAP), aimed at increasing the impact and leadership of early career researchers across Indonesia and Australia. Apply here.
- DT Global (KIAT) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out more here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
- Bukalapak is looking for a Software Engineer in Melbourne to apply best practice agile software development within a product-focused team. Apply here.
- ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative – aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
- Applications for the 2023 Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools are now open, facilitated by the Balai Bahasa Indonesia (BBI) Perth. Click here for more info.
- Piaget Education and Petra Christian University Surabaya are offering scholarships for international teachers of all subjects to join a uniquely designed Master Program of Education Leadership Management, inclusive of stipends and airfares, that will prepare graduates to become competent professionals at educational institutions. Send your CV to [email protected] to submit your interest.
- South Pole is looking for a Climate Projects Regional Director to own and grow the Climate Projects Business Line presence in South East Asia & Australia. Apply here.
- ReelOzInd! Short Film Competition and Festival is back in 2022 and can’t wait to share its festival of short films with audiences in Indonesia, Australia and beyond. This year our theme is ‘suara/voice’. Submit your entry here.
- Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
- Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply here.
- Australian Government is receiving applications for the Working Holiday Maker program that allows young adults to have a 12 month holiday, during which they can undertake short-term work and study. More info here.
- DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
- Lakoat Kujawas is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info here.
- Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
- The Australian National University is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
- Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
- Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2022 (with most commencing in 2023). Find out more here.
- The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies is looking for full-time Junior researchers who will be responsible in supporting the writing of CIPS research and also in conducting their own research in accordance with good writing standards in CIPS. Apply here.
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